How to Perfect Vintage Fashion

Fashion derived from an earlier era that still retains its charm and elegance – that’s what vintage dressing is all about.

A vintage item should speak about the time it was produced in and its culture, aesthetics and quality. Just like vintage wine, their value increase with time but sometimes, the quality goes down. Here’s a list of certain items that will never lose their charm and owning one or each of these will help you perfect the art of vintage fashion.

Tailcoat

The classic tailcoat or a long coat gives you a classy vintage feel and can be worn to formal occasions. It’s long, slim fit will add to your height, hence giving you a sophisticated taller appearance.

Tweed jacket

A woollen jacket with a rough texture is perfect for the fall and a great vintage piece to have in your wardrobe. Worn by British royalty, it is now a versatile jacket that can create many colour combinations and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

Pocket watch

‘Hi, what time is it?’ is when this will be most fun. Imagine being asked this question and you fish out a small, vintage piece from inside your vest. A pocket watch was a trend when wrist watches were still a future accessory. This piece of jewellery will create curiosity and definitely make a unique statement, thus, making it a must have vintage collectable.

Saddle shoes

The classic two toned black and white saddle shoes are a stylish option for footwear and have been made contemporary by different colour combinations they are available in. While the original black and white combination still remains a favourite, combinations of brown and orange, white and blue, black and grey etc. are great options. Saddles are stylish, classy and not too over the top or extreme.

Classic three piece suit

A three piece suit – trousers, tuxedo, vest or a bow tie known to be the one and only formal wear adorned by royals, still retains its sophistication and high levels of superiority and style.

Vintage Cufflinks

Hailing from the 1920s, vintage cufflinks in gold metal with geometric patterns, antique stones, intricate designs and dramatic borders are some examples that define the beauty of a cuff. Cufflinks are a class apart in terms of fashion and remain classic and beautiful.

Retro Hats

A derby hat or a classic fedora- hats that spell vintage and cool should be part of your wardrobe and worn with confidence. A bowler hat is classic piece of accessory that will seldom go wrong.